An Evolution in Live Video

Extensions are interactive video player overlays and panels that can be installed directly on the channel page by broadcasters. You now have the opportunity to revolutionize livestreaming by creating new interactions among streamers and viewers in ways that were never thought possible.

Revolutionary

Lead the charge in a paradigm shift in live video

Integrated

Be the first to create deep, interactive experiences utilizing Twitch & game metadata to infuse extensions with real-time information

Flexibility

Create both publicly available and bespoke solutions, adding value and engagement to your products and the community as a whole

Exposure

Added Value

Give your customers more of what they want by adding value to your existing products

Monetization

Ability to monetize an Extension coming in the future.

Twitch Extensions on AWS Credit Program

Extensions are live apps for live streams, built by you, the Twitch developer community.

We're excited to team up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide an opportunity to receive up to three months of AWS Promotional Credits and educational resources to creators of promising Extensions. These credits can be used to cover the cost of AWS services that will support your initial proof of concept.

To those of you who haven't started building yet, now's your chance to join this incredibly creative community that's literally writing the future of Twitch and revolutionizing livestreaming. Apply for the Twitch Extensions on AWS Credit Program today.

Getting Started

Submit your proposal for an Extension you’d like to build by completing the form below.

If selected, AWS Promotional Credits will be applied to your AWS account.

Application Form

First Name

First Name is required.

Last Name

Last Name is required.

Email Address (the same used for your Twitch Developers account)

A valid email is required.

Company

Company is required.

City

City is required.

State, Country

State, Country is required.

Name of Extension

Extension name is required.

Intended Target Streamer Audience

Games
Creative
Variety
IRL
Other

Intended target streamer audience is required.

If Other, Please Specify

Description of Extension

Extension description is required.

How will your Extension benefit streamers and engage viewers?

Benefits are required.

How will you use AWS services to power your Extension?

How AWS will be used is required.

FAQ

When are applications due?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed and selected in groups once a month.

When and how will I be notified of the results of my application?
We'll notify you via email within 60 days of your submission.

What happens if I'm not selected?
Keep working on that idea, re-work your proposal, and re-apply next month for consideration.

How are submissions evaluated?
We're particularly excited to see ideas that unlock new levels of interactivity and innovation for streamers and their viewers. All completed submissions will be evaluated by Twitch and AWS on the criteria below.

Customer value: How will this serve Twitch content creators?

Business potential: Prospects of building a viable business via the Extension over time

Creativity & innovation: Ability to amaze and delight viewers when engaging with a stream

Use of AWS services: How will you use AWS services to power your Extension?

Can I submit more than one idea / application?
Yes, you absolutely can! But please submit each idea separately.

Do I need to build an Extension before I submit an application?
No, you can submit an idea in any stage of development!

Terms & Conditions
AWS Promotional Credits will be awarded by AWS and Twitch based on the criteria above. By accepting the AWS Credits you agree to describe your experience developing your Extension for our use in promoting Extensions and AWS. AWS Credits received under this offer may only be used for testing and development of your Extension, not for production usage, and are subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms and Conditions, currently available at https://aws.amazon.com/awscredits.